Montréal to Seattle Time Difference
Seattle is 3 hours behind Montréal. When it's 09:33:46 AM in Montréal, it's 06:33:46 AM in Seattle.
How Many Hours Behind Is Seattle From Montréal?
Seattle is 3 hours behind Montréal. So Montréal is 3 hours ahead of Seattle looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Montréal starts when it is already 6:00 AM in Seattle. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Montréal changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Montréal and Seattle
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Montréal — that's 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Seattle. That's a 5-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Montréal only Seattle only neither — hours shown along the strip are Montréal local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Montréal to see the exact equivalent in Seattle.
Common Times Converted
Montréal time on the left, Seattle time on the right.
Montréal to Seattle: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Montréal. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Montréal | Seattle | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | Montréal only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Montréal only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Montréal only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
Understanding the Montréal – Seattle Time Difference
Montréal runs on America/Toronto, currently EDT (UTC-4:00). Seattle runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). The gap of 3 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Montréal adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 2 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Canada · Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Montréal today
Seattle today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Montréal and Seattle?
Seattle is currently 3 hours behind Montréal. That gap becomes 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Montréal changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Seattle from Montréal?
Seattle is 3 hours behind Montréal. Looking at it the other way, Montréal is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 9:00 AM in Montréal?
When it is 9:00 AM in Montréal, it is 6:00 AM in Seattle.
Is Seattle ahead of or behind Montréal?
Seattle is 3 hours behind Montréal. Montréal reaches each point in the day first, so Seattle is still getting started while the Montréal working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Montréal and Seattle?
Between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Montréal time, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Seattle. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Montréal and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 2 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Montréal and Seattle in?
Montréal uses the America/Toronto time zone, currently EDT (UTC-4:00). Seattle uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00).